Universal Design Beyond the Classroom Digital Badge: Professional learning programme in Universal Design (UD) for staff working in Student Support and Engagement in Further and Higher Education.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineUCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineThis initiative aims to introduce essential library skills to first year students .
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Online tool | Off campus | On campus | In person | Online
Time lineThe Faculty Partnership Programme was conceived in 2021 to support and accelerate the implementation of UDL throughout the University. It offers faculty a structured opportunity to undertake Universal Design training, to facilitate this training for the colleagues and peers, and become a role model who will persuade and influence others as to the merits of inclusion for all students.
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineAccess Student Support Officer supports students who enter university via the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) which is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to those who are resident in the Republic of Ireland and underrepresented at Higher Education due to their socio-economic background.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOff campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning have put a range of supports in place to help students build their money management skills and have a number of financial scholarships that students can apply for.
Financial needsInfo session | Online tool | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | In person | Online
Time lineUCD runs a Mentoring programme for prospective students who aspire to go on to third-level study. The Mentoring Programme is part of the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning (ALL) outreach programme for schools and communities.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Off campus | On campus | In person
Time lineA university mathematics transition programme designed to increase student engagement with mathematics support.
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Online tool | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineUCD Languages for Life support 5th and 6th year students (senior cycle) in DEIS secondary schools to improve their language skills. French, Italian, German and Spanish are offered. DEIS stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools are designated by the Irish Government for funded initiatives that target support at disadvantaged communities, particularly those located in urban areas.
Academic integration/belongingTraining | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineHelping prospective students choose a study programme by encouraging them to reflect and by informing them of their options during a workshop.
Academic integration/belongingWorkshop | Off campus | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineA sustainable digital tool to make students more linguistically competent through coaching.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingOnline tool | Buddy program | Off campus | On campus | In person | Online | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live and recorded
Time lineA national initiative, where high school students during their senior year – or recently graduated high school students having a gap year – can have two days of ‘trying out’ life as a university student at a specific programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Preparatory year | Off campus | On campus | In person | Live
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